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I just realised...I don't have an introduction post! haha. What do people write in their intro posts anyway? I'm completely clueless 8D Hello!! xD I am Ven. I am Asian. South East Asian. lol. I'm from Malaysia to be exact XP Let's see...I love God, my family and friends... And fangirling and spazzing is absolutely fun!! I really love music... One of my biggest passion is writing lyrics :) And well... My fandoms constantly change, so I guess I'll need to update this when they do change. Let's see abit about my fandoms... (Btw before that...if you interested in being friends, please do leave a comment...if we have any fandoms in common...or if you have any questions...do comment! Don't worry I don't bite, I promise :P)( Read more... )

As many of you know, NMB48 is my main fandom now, and my no. 1 favourite in the group and also the whole 48Family is currently a certain someone named Yamamoto Sayaka.

I recently wrote a really longgg essay on why I love her and why she is awesome on the Ebi48 forums. So I'll just cross post here!!
Here I go!



Why she is awesome:
Yamamoto Sayaka. Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is that she inspires me. A great example would be like the lyrics she wrote for the song, Monochrome Map, while she was still in her former band MADCATZ.
http://justanotherwota.tumblr.com/post/17508613085/mad-catz-map-monochrome-map-lyrics

Lyrics translation of this song can be found here 8D

Anyway, basically, it is a song of hope, encouraging you to be brave in choosing your own path in life and not being afraid of making mistakes. Listening to the song, I somehow feel optimistic about the future too. Since Sayanee wrote the lyrics herself, you can tell a lot about her own mentality from what she expressed in that song. A trait that I really admire about her is that level of confidence or belief she has in herself. As she said in the song, she could do this because she is certain of her own feelings. She is confident, but not to the point of overconfidence. You can see this confidence when she was dancing back during auditions with NMB with a bright smile on her face. The way she could carry herself so confidently in an audition really drew me to her because I was thinking: "This girl really knows what she is doing!"

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24. First stage you watched and your current favorite stage?
AKB48 Team K 4th Stage: Saishuu Bell ga Naru is the first stage I watched ^_^
AKB48 Team K 3rd Stage: Nounai Paradise is my current favourite stage.
Love all the songs and the spirit of Original Team K!! ^_^

25. Favorite stage unit?
N2 - Blue Rose (Yamamoto Sayaka, Ogasawara Mayu, Kishino Rika, Fukumoto Aina)
Although lots of people may favour the original version with Akimoto Sayaka, Masuda Yuka, Ohori Megumi and Miyazawa Sae cause well the power vocals of Sayaka x Yuttan I admit is a lot stronger than Sayanee x Maachun. However in Team N's version, I felt all 4 girls had vocals that could blend in a lot better as compared to the original. This also happens to be my 4 favourite vocals in Team N...and Rikanyan x Ainyan especially have vocals that complement each other well. When they sing in unison, everyone sounds good too...and of course my weakness for Sayanee...she's sooo kakkoi in Blue Rose. My decision for this was also affected probably cause I got to see this being performed live in Singapore. haha.

26. Favorite live performance of a song?
Oh My God! - NMB48
After seeing the girls perform this in Singapore, I really really love it LIVE!! It's just amazing...the atmosphere, the energy and the cute choreography...This song really grows on you...especially after you've seen it being performed live, you'll love it!! It really makes you hyped up for more and more.

27. Favorite concert?
NMB48 1st Anniversary Special Live
Yess I really do love NMB, and I thought this concert was really great!! Some of the shuffles were a little =X
But mostly, it was a really good effort by the girls...I wish I could go to such a concert one day live!

28. Favorite photobook release?
I haven't really seen much...but probably Oshima Yuko's PB?
It looked pretty good and had some variety :3
If Yamamoto Sayaka ever releases a PB, the answer for this will probably be her :P

18. Favorite No Sleeves’ song?
Kuchibiru Furezu
I like them badass XD

19. Favorite Watarirouka Hashiritai’s song?
Shounen yo Uso wo Tsuke!
Omaiga this song is gonna be released like a month from now, but it's just all kinds of amazing.
II was never really fond of WH but this...this is the first song I love by them!!
It must be CinDy!! Suddenly she comes, and WH gets an amazing song lol.

20. Favorite French Kiss’ song?
Sekai no Namida
It's a B-side...but I love it!! Great meaning behind the song too. Love the lyrics!!

21. Favorite DiVA’s song?
Cry
Lols I just love this song.
It's catchy and the girls sound great XD

22. Favorite Not yet’s song?
Pera Pera Perao
This song is just too cute and bubbly!
Hehe.

23. Favorite sub-unit song overall?
Tough choice...but...either
Pera Pera Perao or Shounen yo Uso wo Tsuke!

Haha I won't need elaborations in this one since some of this is kinda a repetition of the previous post since I listed out my favourite A-sides, B-sides, album songs and stage songs...so this will just show out of my earlier picks...which are my ultimate faves. ahha.

15. Favorite AKB48’s song?
Sougen no Kiseki (K3)

16. Favorite SKE48’s song?
Mangekyou (S3)

17. Favorite NMB48’s song?
Mikazuki no Senaka

Lols I'm horrible at doing this XD For each question here, I'll do one each for AKB48, SKE48, SDN48 and NMB48 respectively xD

12. Favorite a-side from a single?
(a) AKB48 - Yuuhi wo Miteiruka?
Campfire song!! That's the feel I get from this song!! <3
Being a sucker for reminiscent, heartwarming songs, this song slowly made its way up my favourite song list. lol.
Classic AKB really 8D

(b) SKE48 - Banzai Venus
Ironically, I did not like this song when I first got into the 48Family. But now I am absolutely loving it. I don;t know but when I think of Nagoya, this is the first song that comes to mind. haha. maybe cause of the PV where they dance with the crowd on the streets. Haha it's pretty cool!! Energy of this is great too and if there's one song that I feel represents SKE48 best, it's this song xD

(c) SDN48 - Makeoshimi Congratulations
Yes yes, SDN's graduation song :(
So I know this song is completely different from their usual style, but tbh, I am normally not a huge fan of SDN single A-sides maybe except for their very last 2 singles.
And this song just has that beautiful bittersweet touch which I love and it's sang with some real nice, strong, powerful voices too. The song really is beautiful and meaningful. Really pulled off the reminiscent sweet feel really well with flawless vocals. I couldn't ask for more xD

(d) NMB48 - Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo
NMB48's debut song is still their most powerful A-side imo up-to-date. I mean I have loved every NMB A-side so far, and they all have their special standout point but this single was what started off NMB with a bang, showing they're here to stay. I think this song spoke very well of NMB's identity and background (no not as extinct black-haired girls) but it demonstrated the deep, strong heritage rooted in Namba, Osaka, where they are based or even the Kansai region which is rich in history and culture. This song presented those aspects really well and this song is bound to be a NMB trademark for awhile ;)


13. Favorite b-side from a single?
(a) AKB48 - Hikoukigumo
So this song is also from a stage, but it's also a B-side for RIVER.  I really began loving this song too when I got to watch it being performed live when I went for an AKB stage in Singapore. Seriously, there's no better way to end a concert with a song like this!! Now whenever I hear this song, first I'll remember my sweet memories from that particular AKB stage as well as recall all the bittersweet moments in my life. I love songs that evoke that kind of feeling XD

(b) SKE48 - Kamoku no Tsuki (Selection 8)
This song kinda reminds me of Yuuhi, but I do feel it has its own value. The sort of song I would want to listen to after a longgg day. The sort of song that would relax me and put a smile on my face. Yes, I think you might have noticed what kinda songs I have a weakness for XD

(c) SDN48 - Owaranai Encore
Yess from the graduation single agaiin XD
I have a terrible weakness for sentimental stuff, so this got me immediately.
It's such a sweet goodbye song, I cannot help but love it seriously <3

(d) NMB48 - Mikazuki no Senaka
This song is really inspirational, the lyrics lol. Not only that, I think the melody is very uplifting and encouraging too.
And especially after watching the girls perform this at their 1st anniversary, their passion and love to be on stage could just be felt so strongly. It really increased my appreciation for this song. I really expect this to be a sweet, heartwarming song for the girls in NMB48 to sing in years to come as a step to their future even when they're gonna graduate. I don't know...this song just means so much to me, really <3


14. Favorite stage and/or album song?
Favourite AKB48 album song - Shoujotachi yo
Similar to Mikazuki, this is also a very uplifting tune, something the girls sing to remind them to go all out in achieving their dreams. I just really like the meaning behind the song...I believe God has a plan for everyone, and perhaps, things may seem bleak now, but it's something you yourself have to really believe in. As the song says, do your best and just believe. That's all you can do for now. I am sure everyone can reach their dreams one day if they stay persistent. Sometimes there's not just one way to achieve a dream. It's important to consider all the possibilities too. I feel motivated from listening to this song! ;)

Favourite stage songs
(a) AKB48
(i) AKB48 Team A - Rider (A3)
I love this songgg so muchh!! Seriously, I think Team N performing it revived my love for this song even more especially with Ainyan's smile. But apart from that, I love how much meaning this song carries. It's such a bittersweet song dedicated to an oldtime AKB fan from the early days who had passed on...It's really nice they dedicated a song to him that way. This song totally wins for Team A. Original Team A's best song imo.

(ii) AKB48 Team K - Sougen no Kiseki (K3)
Like some Ori Team K members have said themselves, Sougen no Kiseki has a very K-like feeling. Original Team K were the best AKB team for me because of the bond they shared, the moments they went through...their friendship is just so real, so genunine, so beautiful!! Everytime I see them reunite and perform this song, I feel so moved!! Again, I love sentimental songs sooo much!! <3

(iii) AKB48 Team B - Futari Nori no Jitensha (B3)
It was actually quite hard for me to pick a Team B song...it appears I like more Team B songs than I thought ahha. But I picked this in the end because I liked the guitar in it. And it had a nice bittersweet feel too. I think the elements of the song just really worked for me. Haha.Especially the guitar, it was soo boss!!

And yeahh from the AKB list, I do really think the best AKB songs came from the Original teams. XD
I really must have something for the number 3 xD

(b) SKE48
(i) SKE48 Team S - Mangekyou (S3)
This song is beautiful, just simply beautiful!! <3
It's so sad that 2/5 of these girls, Haruka and Yuimin have left SKE =(
But this song is soooo sooo goood!! The vocals are great, the melody is really nice to my ears, it's actually one of my favourite 48songs now. This is not only my favourite S song...it's my favourite SKE song tbh. I like it that much lol.

(ii) SKE48 Team KII - 16 Shoku no Yume Crayon (KII3)
I know lots of people compared this to Wasshoi B...I lvoe wasshoi B too but honestly, I think this song worked even better in showing off the KII girls' individuality. I really got this feeling of despite how different they are, they can go out there and produce something amazing. That's what Team KII is about for me. And I thought this song demonstrated it so well especially through lives. Just such a fun team song, it'll be great if N got a song like this for N3 too...but then it'll get repetitive so...lol I guess maybe not? haha. But yeahh this song is great :3

(c) SDN48 - Yuuwaku no Garter (SDN 1)
This song is just hottt!!! The song has great vocals and the performance is just stunning!! Also the stage name for SDN 1. My SDN oshi, Kato Mami, who is the middle girl here...I grew to love her from this song. Just a fierce, sexy, alluring song...especially in lives, executed in perfection by Mamitan, Yukarin and Akita Kazue. ;)

(d) NMB48 Team N - Bird (N1/A3)
Team N at this point doesn't have an original stage yet, but N3 is gonna start staging soon...but for now...this Bird rendition led by my oshi, Yamamoto Sayaka, deserves a special mention. I mean this song was always just okay for me...until I heard Sayanee belt out her vocals in it. Sayanee never ceases to amaze me with what she can do with a song with her superb vocal control. So crisp, so clear and the song was like it was made for her! O.O
Sorry Takamina but you got outsang XD
Ohh and Rikanyan's great in this too!!! Definitely giving her props for that too :P

Forever late lolol.

10. Your oshimen?
Pretty clearly my no. 1 is Yamamoto Sayaka XD

Yeppp NMB48's Captain and Ace.
She's my guitar hero!! <3

11. Your favorite team?
NMB48 Team N

On Maachun's birthday.
Team N is really a team I have grown to love and support.
It's just their team dynamics, how they're always there for each other and how everyone genuinely cares about each other.
I would really call them a real family.
And you can't see it from here...but Maachun's bday cake was like a mini train with all the Team N's members names on it.
It was really cute!! <3

Cause I wanted to do it all one shot...really!! ahah.

7. Your favorite Team A member?
Iwasa Misaki.
Wasamin...this girl just totally jumped up my rankings after I listened to her entire mujineki single which I love...and I love her mujineki lives too. She's not someone who has always gotten the spotlight but thanks to her, I think I could begin to listen to enka music! That left a really big impression on me. I really look forward to see more of her!!

8. Your favorite Team K member?
Oshima Yuko
Well so yeah, it used to be Sayaka but that changed recently because I found myself admiring Yuko more and more each time. Just the way she reacts to her work and life, her positivity...she has the right balance of everything. She's just a real sweetheart too, really considerate and good natured. She knows when to be serious and when to fool about. She's a mature performer with good charisma and just enjoys performing. Her acting to me is really developing more and more, and I look forward to see more of her dramas! <3

9. Your favorite Team B member?
Masuda Yuka
Yuttan...first of all, cause she shares the same birthday as me *shot*
Other than that, her vocals are really really goood. She has all the technicalities down, and really she's a real lively and animated person. As a young girl, she went through a lot in her life but cause she survived through it, you can really see how she's appreciates every moment of her life and doesn't take it for granted.

Ooops I'm late again...so I'll do Day 5 and 6 together xD

5. Which is your favorite 48-group?
NMB48.
No doubt about that xD
Their concept is great; idols who can be comedians.
Though in Maachun's case (it's her bday today), she's a comedian that can be an idol. haha.
And basically, how NMB had always been against the odds since the beginning.
Female idol groups have never really achieved much success in osaka or kansai region which is famous for variety.
A lot of people were skeptical about NMB, but they proved everyone wrong with their success today.
Even with their 1st single, Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo, everyone expected them to lose out to Tohoshinki. It was a tough battle but they still won it in the end.
Our next battle is against Arashi...lols, it's hard to tell really what will happen with that, but I do hope even if NMB doesn't get no. 1, they'll manage 500k sales. That would be a milestone for them imo.

6. Which is your favorite sub-unit?
No3B/No Sleeves
Tbh, it used to DiVA...but DiVA as much as I love the girls...their songs have begun to feel repetitive for me...so I've kinda lost interest in their music. I still do love the girls as individuals though.

No3B on the other hand, I love almost all their songs, and the girls...though they may not have the best vocals, they complement each other well. And I love like ALL of Kojiharu's solos. lol. All their songs are amazing to me, hence, yeahh they deserve to be my favourite subunit. haha.

4. Did you dislike someone in the beginnng of your fandom? If yes, what were the reasons?
Yess, I did. I disliked Sashihara Rino and Matsui Jurina.

For Sasshi, she just constantly got on my nerves through her actions...I know she's entertaining and funny for some, but it just came off as irritating to me. I couldn't really stand her, sorry sasshi fans...but after awhile of ignoring and not really paying attention to her, I don't really have anything against her anymore. And it's also hard to dislike someone to that point when you know they're just trying their best to appeal to their audience.

As for Jurina, when I found out how she got pimped on Oogoe Diamond like she was the only face on the cover etc, I thought it was ridiculous and got even more annoyed when I found out that Akimoto Sayaka got booted out of the senbatsu cause of her. What made it worse is that she was alwaysss like ALWAYSS in my face, and even ignoring her was hard to do. Oh and her character was really annoying in Majisuka Gakuen 2. But after awhile though, I kinda realise personality wise, I am a tad like Jurina...headstrong and  stubborn xD

And Jurina tries too hard imo to be accepted and liked and etc and for someone as young as her, I can understand that too because I acted a lot like her back when I was her age. Being able to relate to her kinda killed off any dislike I had for her. I'm not particularly fond of her either, but at least now I know where she's coming from.